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Halep holds off Azarenka after rain delay

Simona Halep pushed past Victoria Azarenka in three sets and into the US Open semifinals (live on ESPN/WatchESPN). Halep will play Flavia Pennetta who knocked off a slow-moving Petra Kvitova. Next, it's Stan Wawrinka vs. Kevin Anderson and Richard Gasquet vs. Roger Federer.

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Serena gets testy with media (1:50)
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WATCH: Kid solves Rubik's Cube while juggling (0:24)
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Ranking Mayweather's most dangerous opponents

Looking back at 17 years since Floyd Mayweather's first world title fight, Brian Campbell ranks the opponents based on how dangerous they were at the time. Where does Andre Berto rank?

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Mayweather: I'm the best fighter ever (2:12)
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ESPN Sport Science: Braxton's spin (2:01)
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Texas HS hearing questions coaches' conduct

Texas high school sports officials are questioning whether the coaches of two players accused of intentionally hitting a referee should have done more to calm emotions during a tense game.

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High schooler channels his inner OBJ (0:18)
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Heisman Watch: Alabama's Henry leads experts' poll, OSU's Miller on move

Derrick Henry leads ESPN's experts' Heisman poll following his 13-carry, 147-yard performance in Alabama's season-opening win over Wisconsin. Ohio State quarterback-turned-wideout Braxton Miller earned three first-place votes to help his cause in the latest poll.

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Mike Clay

Fantasy football: How to win your league

Mike Clay offers up fantasy tips for all 32 NFL teams to help you dominate your draft or grab a key sleeper off the waiver wire before Thursday's opener.

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Isaacson: Bittersweet win for Serena

It's not easy battling your best friend, which makes Serena Williams' US Open win against sister Venus not only special, but painful.

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Nigel Sylvester tears through NYC in 'Go!' (4:26)
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Bargnani swats Schroder with power (0:14)
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Jameis Winston: I want to come ready to compete in Week 1 (0:44)
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Browns fans want to 'Fail for Cardale' (1:25)
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Is an Anglo-American Cup viable? (1:28)
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Wisconsin LB's between-the-legs dunk (0:14)
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9hMichelle Smith

Leslie still one of a kind

Lisa Leslie, who will be inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame this week, was an unstoppable center who thrived under pressure. There hasn't been anyone like her since.

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8hSam Monson

PFF: 2015 predictions of the unusual kind

Anyone can make a prediction for league MVP. PFF forecasts 2015 from a different angle by diving deeper into some of the more obscure categories.

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Wednesday at the US Open
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    Live:
  • (5) Wawrinka vs. (15) Anderson
Upcoming:
  • (2) Federer vs. (12) Gasquet - 7 p.m.
Live on ESPN, WatchESPN

Tennis 

Dodgers scratch Latos, to start Wieland
MLB 

Mat Latos, who is 0-2 with a 6.56 ERA for the Dodgers, has a stiff neck and will miss tonight's start against the Angels (10 p.m. ET, ESPN). Rookie Joe Wieland, who gave up six runs on six hits in 4 2/3 innings in his only start this season, will take his place.

MLB 

NYPD statement on Blake detainment
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"Today James Blake was detained by police in midtown Manhattan in regards to an ongoing investigation into fraudulently purchased cell phones, after being misidentified by a cooperating witness. Once Blake was properly identified and found to have no connection to the investigation, he was released from police custody immediately. In regards to the alleged improper use of force, the Police Commissioner directed the internal affairs bureau to investigate."

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James Blake mistakenly detained by NYPD
Tennis 

Blake, who was en route to the US Open today, told the New York Daily News he was handcuffed for about 15 minutes before an officer realized they had mistaken him for a suspect in an identity theft ring operating around the Grand Hyant on East 42. St., where he was staying. Story

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John Jay High School coaches questioned

Texas high school sports officials are questioning if the coaches of two players accused of intentionally hitting a referee should have done more to calm emotions. Board members: Embarrassment

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To call the plays or not to call the plays
College Football 

Rich Rod loves doing it. Mike Gundy gave it up. And David Shaw took exception to criticism of his calling Stanford's plays in a Week 1 loss. It raises the question: Why are some head coaches so protective about calling their own plays? Control vs. delegation

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College Football 

Anderson, Ashe not a match at US Open
Tennis 

Kevin Anderson has never played on Arthur Ashe (in fact no player named Kevin or with the last name Anderson has ever played on Ashe). He was supposed to tonight, but got bumped to Armstrong, the same court where he upset Andy Murray on Monday. He'll need to get past Stan Wawrinka today to play in Ashe on Friday in the semis. Watch on ESPN, WatchESPN

Tennis 

Channeling his inner OBJ

This high schooler knows how to catch it like Beckham -- Odell Beckham Jr., that is.

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Stats on Halep-Azarenka quarters match
Tennis 

Break points:

  • Azarenka: 5-for-5
  • Halep: 6-for-19
Winners to unforced errors ratio:
  • Azarenka: 38-42
  • Halep: 40-19

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Tennis 

Make your picks in Pigskin Pick 'em
NFL 

The Steelers enter the 2015 NFL season opener as a 3.5-point underdog to the Patriots in our Pigskin Pick 'em game. Will you be going with Pittsburgh or the defending Super Bowl champs? Play for free

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NFL 

Rousey to star in 'Road House' remake

UFC champion Ronda Rousey is expected to step into the role that Patrick Swayze once portrayed. Rousey (12-0) puts her UFC bantamweight title on the line against Holly Holm on Nov. 14 in Australia. 'A great honor'

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Still time to sign up for Fantasy Football
NFL 

The 2015 NFL season kicks off Thursday, but that doesn't mean you're shut out of the fantasy football action. Sign up now and know that you can use Tom Brady in Week 1. Play for free

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NFL 

Mets outline tentative plan for Harvey
MLB 

Matt Harvey potentially will pitch twice more during the regular season, but the playoffs are still up in the air. Harvey will pitch in the Sept. 18-20 series against the Yankees and likely in the Oct. 2-4 series against the Nationals.

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MLB 

Rain looms over MLB fantasy slate
MLB 

You're looking for value and lineup advice for your daily fantasy MLB plays tonight. And with 14 games, there are a lot of choices. But you might want to keep an eye on the weather while you're at it. Insider analysis

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MLB 

Halep ousts Azarenka, makes first semis
Tennis 

Simona Halep earned her first trip to the US Open semifinals with a 6-3, 4-6, 6-4 win over Victoria Azarenka. She now has made the semis at every major except the Australian Open. Halep will face Flavia Pennetta in the next round.

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Halep handles Azarenka's serve
Tennis 

Simona Halep has a 4-3 lead in the third set against Victoria Azarenka after breaking serve in the seventh game.

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Tennis 

Best Female Athlete Final: Serena vs. Ronda
Tennis 

And then there were two. It's Serena Williams vs. Ronda Rousey in the final round of the Best Female Athlete Bracket. Will it be the armbar or a devastating serve that triumphs? Vote

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